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Well, here we are again. Being locked down is no fun, but with winter now in full swing and many businesses prepared this time with online shopping, curbside pickup and virtual services, there’s no reason to be bored this January.
Whether the snowy weather makes you happy to curl up inside, or eager to get out and play, we’ve made a list of our go-to activities to keep you happy, healthy and sane this month, while still supporting our local community. 
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There is little doubt that the 2020 holidays will be… unique. Restrictions on gatherings throughout the province and concerns about travelling means that families are having to get creative, or worse: cancel their holiday plans. #togetherapart
But how can we get that sense of connection, that heart-warming family time without the turkey dinner or board games by the fire? 
 
While being together might be a challenge this year, we do have one advantage...

A Magical Weekend in Perth
By guest blogger Ro Nwosu ( @wildroga )  
There is something to be said about small towns. They invite a sense of comfort and charm that can open a world of possibilities. Perth has both in a nutshell that I can’t even begin to describe. When looking to enjoy a staycation or even exploring your own backyard, Perth is the spot. I felt safe, connected. I have always had trouble figuring out where to start my exploration whenever...

By Bonnie Joyce,  Cat’s Cove Communications 
 
We’ve been in the middle of renovations for weeks; painting, drywalling and fixing everything in preparation for selling our house this winter. With our ambitious goals, every weekend there seems to be a new project to tackle. The plastic sheeting comes out. Furniture is covered, and the dusty troupe of paint cans, drywall compound and spatulas emerges from the basement. With small kids temporarily...

Did you know Perth is the site of the last fatal duel in Upper Canada? Or that The Perth Citizens Band , which gives concerts in the band shell behind Town Hall, is Canada’s oldest active town band, dating back over 150 years?  
No doubt about it, Perth is a place of great historical significance. Situated within Lanark County on unceded traditional Omàmìwininì (Algonquin) territory, Perth is one of Ontario's oldest military settlements. And...